Vocation
Each one of us has a vocation, a calling from God, to be people who are fully alive, who respond in word and deed to God’s abundant love, at home, in the workplace, in the community.
Some have a vocation – a calling – to serve the church, through authorised, licensed or ordained ministry. These pages are for those exploring these church vocations.
We offer support for Lay and Ordained vocations alike. Please use the links below to find out more about each of the ministries. Our Mission and Ministry team are here to support you on your journey. Here are some key contacts for our Vocations teams:
- Vocations enquiries - missionandministryenquiries@elydiocese.org
- Diocesan Director of Ordinands, the Revd David Newton - david.newton@elydiocese.org
Church vocations and Vocational resources
Licensed Lay Ministry
LLMs lead God’s people in worship, preach, and equip the congregation to more closely follow Christ.
Authorised Lay Ministry
ALMs are trained lay people, active in church life, who have a particular vocation, special interest, or skill, that can be an integral part of their church’s ministry.
Authorised Local Leadership
ALLs are a focal person, in a multi-parish benefice, for the congregation and the community which it seeks to serve.
Ordained Ministry
Deacons and Priests are called to build up the church in love and enable it to reach out in service.
Mentor Directory
This enrichment resource is provided by the Church of England for historically under-represented Anglicans on the journey towards lay/ordained ministry.
Training Incumbents
An opportunity to help shape, guide and support the ‘next generation’ of clergy in the Diocese of Ely.
Noticing
Discernment for both Licensed and Ordained Ministry is based around the same seven qualities. If you’re wondering what is being looked for, we’ve developed this guidance to help us all notice the gifting and calling of others.
Peter Stream
The Peter Stream exists to support and champion people through discernment, focusing on the three most underrepresented groups, namely racial, social and educational.
If you are beginning to explore a vocation with someone who might benefit from the Peter Stream do get in touch with the DDO.
Information for those accompanying explorers
An outline of the process, including key contacts. For incumbents, Rural Deans and others accompanying explorers.